Japanese Kanji

tai

the body · substance · object

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONタイtai
  • ONテイtei
  • KUNからだkarada
  • KUNかたちkatachi

Meaning

The body, substance, object, reality.

Stroke order for 躰

躰 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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